11 Days of Global Unity

11 Days of Global Unity highlights 11 Campaigns For Change which call forth the values, spirit and service needed to move us towards a culture of peace and a world that works for all. The 11 campaign days start on September 11 and finish on Sep 21, the International Day for Peace. The campaign days […]

UN Day for nuclear abolition: What’s happening? What can you do?

An UP Convergence 2020 discussion on Monday September 14 in preparation for the International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons (UN Nuclear Abolition Day). The discussion will highlight some of the connections between peace, climate protection, sustainable development, COVID-19 pandemic and nuclear disarmament, as well as discuss some of the actions and events […]

International Day of Peace Observance

Each year the International Day of Peace is observed around the world on 21 September. The UN General Assembly has declared this as a day devoted to strengthening the ideals of peace, through observing 24 hours of non-violence and cease-fire. This year, the theme is “Shaping Peace Together”. It has been clearer than ever that […]

Peace Weekend Global Broadcast

Peace Weekend 2020 is a global broadcast and activation commemorating the International Day of Peace and laying the framework for the coming decade of global peace and world-transformational initiatives. From September 19 through to September 21, the Peace Weekend Global Broadcast features powerful ceremonies, concerts, expert discussions, showcases innovative solutions as well as cultural celebrations […]

Act for Peace! A Blue Scarf Peace Day Online Rally

September 21 is the UN International Day of Peace! We're celebrating a day earlier with an online event. We'll talk about the international Blue Scarf Movement for peace and hear from two special guest speakers about demilitarization, resisting the climate crisis, and building a world beyond war. We'll also have a chance for breakout room […]

UN International Day for Peace

The UN General Assembly has declared September 21 to be the International Day for Peace (Peace Day) devoted to strengthening the ideals of peace, both within and among all nations and peoples. For 2020 the theme for the day is “Shaping Peace Together”, with key aims to advance a global ceasefire, to spread kindness, compassion […]

High Level Meeting to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the UN

The UN General Assembly will hold a one-day high-level meeting on Sep 21 to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the UN. The theme of the event is ‘The Future We Want, the UN We Need: Reaffirming our Collective Commitment to Multilateralism’. The meeting will adopt a declaration that was agreed in July 2020. Action: Encourage […]

Peace One Day Live

Peace One Day Live Global Digital Experience 2020 on the UN International Day of Peace, 21st September #PeaceDay On 21st September, join the full day of live broadcast with the most incredible speakers, actors, musicians and live action from the continents of the world. A message from Peace One Day Ambassador, Jude Law: Peace Day […]

Geneva Peace Talks: Shaping Peace

In these unprecedented times of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Geneva Peace Talks aims to highlight our interconnectedness as what happens in one part of the planet impacts people around the world. The pandemic has unveiled deep systems of inequality, privilege, and injustice prevalent in societies around the world. We are now challenged to reflect on […]

Defund War. Climate Justice Now! An International Peace Day Webinar

September 21 is the UN International Day of Peace! We're marking this historic day with an online webinar featuring two special guest speakers who will address the ongoing struggles to counter militarism, build a world beyond war, and resist the climate crisis. We invite people from across Canada and around the world to join us […]

Moving Money From the Military to Meet Human Needs

Demanding Candidates Confront the $741 Billion U.S. Military Budget INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEACE MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2020 Zoom WEBINAR 7:30 - 9:00 PM Eastern U.S. Registration: https://tinyurl.com/y3un85rg Contact: Steve Krevisky 860-759-3699, SKrevisky@mxcc.commnet.edu Dr. Vijay Prashad: Indian historian and journalist. Prashad is the author of thirty books, including Washington Bullets; Red Star Over the Third World; […]

“We Are Many” film screening. North America Premiere!

"We Are Many" film. North America Premiere! Virtual Screening & Benefit. This screening, on September 21, the UN International Day of Peace, will benefit United for Peace and Justice (UFPJ) and other participating organizations. Regular tickets $12. Students and seniors $7. This moving film tells the inspiring story of the historic global protests demanding No […]